Welcome to the Year 4 webpage, we hope this page gives you all of the information about Year 4 that you need. If you would like information about anything else please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Finnen and Mrs Hagan.
Spring Term in Year 4
English
We will be reading When the Giant Stirred by Celia Godkin and learning to:
- Expand noun phrases by the addition of modifying adjectives, nouns and prepositional phrases
- Choose nouns or pronouns appropriately for clarity and cohesion and to avoid repetition
- Use and punctuate direct speech
- Use commas after fronted adverbials
We will also be reading non-fiction texts about volcanoes and Roman Britain, and reading The Pied Piper of Hamlyn by Michael Morpurgo.
Maths
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Multiplication and Division
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Measurement – area
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Fractions including decimals
We will be deepening our understanding of multiplication and division; measuring area, and learning more about fractions including decimals.
Science
- States of Matter
- Animals including Humans
We will be exploring the different states of matter, learning about the functions of teeth and the digestive system within the human body, and constructing more complex food chains.
R.E.
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Local Church
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Eucharist
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Lent/Easter
We will be studying topics related to ‘Community’, ‘Giving and Receiving’, and ‘Self-Discipline’.
Art & Design
Famous Buildings
We will exploring great works of architecture and design with a particular focus on the works of Christopher Wren.
Geography
Volcanoes
We will be continuing our study of volcanoes around the world.
History
Roman Britain
We will be learning about the Roman Empire’s invasion and occupation of Britain and about the lasting impact on Britain today.
Computing
Fake or Real
We will be looking at information online and considering how to assess reliability.
Music
Connecting Notes and Feelings
We will be exploring creating and expressing emotions in music.
Design and Technology
Storybooks
We will be learning about building mechanisms and applying graphic design skills when making our own books.
P.E.
Net and Wall Games
We will be developing our net and wall game skills by playing badminton.
P.S.H.E.
Living in the Wider World
We will be thinking about belonging to a community, considering issues related to media and digital literacy, and exploring the world of money and work.
Spanish
Family
We will be expanding our Spanish vocabulary to include language relating to family, and developing our understanding of Spanish phonetics and pronunciation.
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